OdysseyGCLLC
@odysseygcllc.bsky.social
Art and cultural artifact recovery services.
Marble head of a Greek orator seized from the Met Museum among dozens of other looted artifacts were returned to Turkey at a ceremony in Manhattan. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #lootedartifacts #artfraud
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/a...
Collector Surrenders ‘Nude Emperor’ Statue Identified as Looted
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Marble head of a Greek orator seized from the Met Museum among dozens of other looted artifacts were returned to Turkey at a ceremony in Manhattan. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #lootedartifacts #artfraud
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/a...
After Midnight" by Jack Vettriano, 1996. Currently located within a private collection. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #lootedartifacts #artfraud #artrecovery #paintingoftheday
December 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
After Midnight" by Jack Vettriano, 1996. Currently located within a private collection. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #lootedartifacts #artfraud #artrecovery #paintingoftheday
#WantedWednesday "Portrait of Mlle. Gabrielle Diot" by Edgar Degas, 1890. The painting originally belonged to Paul Rosenberg, in september 1940, Rosenberg’s chauffeur was confronted by German authorities who confiscated the artworks. Current whereabouts remain unknown. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime
December 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
#WantedWednesday "Portrait of Mlle. Gabrielle Diot" by Edgar Degas, 1890. The painting originally belonged to Paul Rosenberg, in september 1940, Rosenberg’s chauffeur was confronted by German authorities who confiscated the artworks. Current whereabouts remain unknown. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime
Germany to return Nazi-looted artifacts to Poland at diplomatic conference. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #lootedartifacts #artfraud #artrecovery
www.timesofisrael.com/germany-to-r...
www.timesofisrael.com/germany-to-r...
Germany to return Nazi-looted artifacts to Poland at diplomatic confab
Delegation led by Merz set to hand back saintly bust and crusader manuscripts, in move expected to smooth over long-held tensions with Poland over valuables looted during WWII
www.timesofisrael.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Germany to return Nazi-looted artifacts to Poland at diplomatic conference. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #lootedartifacts #artfraud #artrecovery
www.timesofisrael.com/germany-to-r...
www.timesofisrael.com/germany-to-r...
Europe destroys major antiquities trafficking network. including 131 searches and over 3,000 artifacts recovered in a years-long operation. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking
www.google.com/amp/s/www.th...
www.google.com/amp/s/www.th...
Redirect Notice
www.google.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Europe destroys major antiquities trafficking network. including 131 searches and over 3,000 artifacts recovered in a years-long operation. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking
www.google.com/amp/s/www.th...
www.google.com/amp/s/www.th...
"Christina’s World" by Andrew Wyeth, 1948. Currently located at the Museum of Modern Art, New York City, U.S. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #lootedartifacts #artfraud #artrecovery #paintingoftheday
November 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"Christina’s World" by Andrew Wyeth, 1948. Currently located at the Museum of Modern Art, New York City, U.S. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #lootedartifacts #artfraud #artrecovery #paintingoftheday
#WantedWednesday
"Three Boys in Blue" by Ernest Ludwig Kirchner, 1915. The painting originally belonged to Dr. Max Fischer, who fled to the U.S. in 1935 due to rising tensions in Nazi Germany, leaving all assets behind. Current whereabouts of the painting remain unknown. #OGC #artdetective
"Three Boys in Blue" by Ernest Ludwig Kirchner, 1915. The painting originally belonged to Dr. Max Fischer, who fled to the U.S. in 1935 due to rising tensions in Nazi Germany, leaving all assets behind. Current whereabouts of the painting remain unknown. #OGC #artdetective
November 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#WantedWednesday
"Three Boys in Blue" by Ernest Ludwig Kirchner, 1915. The painting originally belonged to Dr. Max Fischer, who fled to the U.S. in 1935 due to rising tensions in Nazi Germany, leaving all assets behind. Current whereabouts of the painting remain unknown. #OGC #artdetective
"Three Boys in Blue" by Ernest Ludwig Kirchner, 1915. The painting originally belonged to Dr. Max Fischer, who fled to the U.S. in 1935 due to rising tensions in Nazi Germany, leaving all assets behind. Current whereabouts of the painting remain unknown. #OGC #artdetective
New York District Attorney’s Office returns 36 artifacts to Egypt. These artifacts compromised of three caches: a group of 11 artifacts . #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #lootedartifact
www.artnews.com/list/art-new...
www.artnews.com/list/art-new...
A First Look at the 36 Ancient Artifacts the US Just Handed Over to Egypt
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Thursday that it had recieved 36 looted artifacts recovered by US authorities.
www.artnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
New York District Attorney’s Office returns 36 artifacts to Egypt. These artifacts compromised of three caches: a group of 11 artifacts . #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #lootedartifact
www.artnews.com/list/art-new...
www.artnews.com/list/art-new...
"Divine Love Conquering Earthly Love" by Giovanni Baglione, 1602-03. Currently located within the collection of the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Palazzo Barberini, Rome. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #artfraud #paintingoftheday #chiaroscuro
November 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
"Divine Love Conquering Earthly Love" by Giovanni Baglione, 1602-03. Currently located within the collection of the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Palazzo Barberini, Rome. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #artfraud #paintingoftheday #chiaroscuro
#WantedWednesday "Madame Rodin" by Auguste Rodin, estimated, 1882. The bronze bust was originally owned by Dr. Max Meirowsky, as part of a private collection. Eventually, it was sold to a "Jewish Auction" in 1938 in Berlin in order to have the funds needed to escape Germany. #OGC #artdetective
November 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
#WantedWednesday "Madame Rodin" by Auguste Rodin, estimated, 1882. The bronze bust was originally owned by Dr. Max Meirowsky, as part of a private collection. Eventually, it was sold to a "Jewish Auction" in 1938 in Berlin in order to have the funds needed to escape Germany. #OGC #artdetective
#OGC had a great time catching up with many of our wonderful colleagues at the Appraisers Association of America Art Law Day 2025. We look forward to seeing you all again soon! Atreya Mathur Aubrey Catrone Melissa Metzgar, MA Maria Tarrence, ASA ARM, ISA AM
November 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
#OGC had a great time catching up with many of our wonderful colleagues at the Appraisers Association of America Art Law Day 2025. We look forward to seeing you all again soon! Atreya Mathur Aubrey Catrone Melissa Metzgar, MA Maria Tarrence, ASA ARM, ISA AM
Doug Bort and Melissa Metzgar, MA of Odyssey Global Consulting, LLC co-authored this article for RICS Property Journal about the risk of forgeries in art valuation. Be sure to give it a read and leave your thoughts! #OGC
ww3.rics.org/uk/en/journa...
ww3.rics.org/uk/en/journa...
Art valuers must be diligent given risk of forgeries
Authenticating art is a key responsibility for valuation professionals – but how should appraisers navigate a market where the threat of works being forged is unclear but extensive?
ww3.rics.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Doug Bort and Melissa Metzgar, MA of Odyssey Global Consulting, LLC co-authored this article for RICS Property Journal about the risk of forgeries in art valuation. Be sure to give it a read and leave your thoughts! #OGC
ww3.rics.org/uk/en/journa...
ww3.rics.org/uk/en/journa...
#WantedWednesday "Cleopatra" by Władysław Czachórski, date of creation unknown. The painting was located at the Greater Poland Museum in 1918, where it remained until 1939 where it was lost during the Nazi invasion of Poland. Current whereabouts remain unknown. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
#WantedWednesday "Cleopatra" by Władysław Czachórski, date of creation unknown. The painting was located at the Greater Poland Museum in 1918, where it remained until 1939 where it was lost during the Nazi invasion of Poland. Current whereabouts remain unknown. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime
Over 1,000 artifacts have been stolen from an off-site storage facility owned by the Oakland Museum of California. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #lootedartifacts #artfraud #artrecovery
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t...
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t...
Thieves Steal More Than 1,000 Artifacts From a California Museum's Storage Facility
The "brazen" heist at the Oakland Museum of California occurred in the early morning hours of October 15. Investigators are working to track down the missing items
www.smithsonianmag.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Over 1,000 artifacts have been stolen from an off-site storage facility owned by the Oakland Museum of California. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #lootedartifacts #artfraud #artrecovery
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t...
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t...
Odyssey Global Consulting will be in NYC next week for Art Law Day and networking. We look forward to seeing our wonderful colleagues again! #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #lootedartifacts #artfraud #artrecovery #consulting
October 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Odyssey Global Consulting will be in NYC next week for Art Law Day and networking. We look forward to seeing our wonderful colleagues again! #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #lootedartifacts #artfraud #artrecovery #consulting
#WantedWednesday "Painting No. 2 (Schilderij No. 2 in Dutch)" by Piet Mondrian, 1926. Originally on loan to the Provincial Museum in Hanover, it was confiscated by the Nazi authorities in 1937. Its current whereabouts remain unknown.#OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
#WantedWednesday "Painting No. 2 (Schilderij No. 2 in Dutch)" by Piet Mondrian, 1926. Originally on loan to the Provincial Museum in Hanover, it was confiscated by the Nazi authorities in 1937. Its current whereabouts remain unknown.#OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft
Bill that would allow the return of artifacts looted during colonization has been presented in France. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #lootedartifacts
www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20...
www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20...
French bill clears path to return artefacts looted during colonisation
A bill to make it easier for France to return cultural objects taken during the colonial period was presented at a ministerial council in Paris this week by Culture Minister Rachida Dati. Despite a pl...
www.rfi.fr
October 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Bill that would allow the return of artifacts looted during colonization has been presented in France. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #lootedartifacts
www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20...
www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20...
"The Boulevard Montmartre at Night" by Camille Pissarro, 1897. Currently located at the National Portrait Gallery in London. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #paintingoftheday
October 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
"The Boulevard Montmartre at Night" by Camille Pissarro, 1897. Currently located at the National Portrait Gallery in London. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #paintingoftheday
#WantedWednesday "A View of Kraków" by Julian Fałat, 1896. The painting was part of the State Art Collection in Wawel until its confiscation on November 9th, 1939. Transported to the German commandants' headquarters of the Kraków district and most likely losy in late 1944. #OGC
October 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
#WantedWednesday "A View of Kraków" by Julian Fałat, 1896. The painting was part of the State Art Collection in Wawel until its confiscation on November 9th, 1939. Transported to the German commandants' headquarters of the Kraków district and most likely losy in late 1944. #OGC
Crown jewels originally belonging to Emperor Napoleon III, currently on display at The Louvre have been stolen. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #lootedartifacts
www.bbc.com/news/live/c6...
www.bbc.com/news/live/c6...
Hunt continues for thieves after priceless jewels stolen in heist at Louvre museum in Paris
France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati says the incident happened as the museum opened this morning.
www.bbc.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Crown jewels originally belonging to Emperor Napoleon III, currently on display at The Louvre have been stolen. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #lootedartifacts
www.bbc.com/news/live/c6...
www.bbc.com/news/live/c6...
#WantedWednesday " A fragment of the Lusina Triptych"by Wit Stwosz, 1500. Fragments of the Altar Retabulum from Lusina that originally belonged to the Polish Academy of Skills in Kraków and was comprised of three parts. Believed to have gone missing in 1944. #OGC #artdetective
October 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
#WantedWednesday " A fragment of the Lusina Triptych"by Wit Stwosz, 1500. Fragments of the Altar Retabulum from Lusina that originally belonged to the Polish Academy of Skills in Kraków and was comprised of three parts. Believed to have gone missing in 1944. #OGC #artdetective
Four decades after culturally significant artifacts were stolen from the Santa Ana Pueblo in New Mexico, they have been recovered. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking
hyperallergic.com/1037100/deca...
hyperallergic.com/1037100/deca...
Decades After “Heartbreaking” Thefts, Santa Ana Pueblo Recovers Stolen Artifacts
The repatriation effort is significant not just for the amount of time that has elapsed, but also because it is completely organized and funded by the Pueblo itself.
hyperallergic.com
October 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Four decades after culturally significant artifacts were stolen from the Santa Ana Pueblo in New Mexico, they have been recovered. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking
hyperallergic.com/1037100/deca...
hyperallergic.com/1037100/deca...
"A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" by Georges Seurat, 1884-86. Currently located at The Art Institute of Chicago. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #postimpressionism #paintingoftheday
October 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
"A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" by Georges Seurat, 1884-86. Currently located at The Art Institute of Chicago. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime #arttheft #antiquitiestrafficking #postimpressionism #paintingoftheday
#WantedWednesday "The Temptation of St. Anthony" by Lucas Cranach the Elder, 1472-1553. Approximately 9,000 prints were created and during WWII, part of the collection was moved to the town of Gotha in Lower Saxony, which were later taken by the Red Army to the Soviet Union. #OGC
October 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
#WantedWednesday "The Temptation of St. Anthony" by Lucas Cranach the Elder, 1472-1553. Approximately 9,000 prints were created and during WWII, part of the collection was moved to the town of Gotha in Lower Saxony, which were later taken by the Red Army to the Soviet Union. #OGC
A collaboration with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the Greek Ministry of Culture, has lead to the successful repatriation of 29 artifacts. Ranging from the Late Neolithic period to the Late Hellenistic era. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime
en.protothema.gr/2025/10/05/n...
en.protothema.gr/2025/10/05/n...
New York: 29 Greek antiquities seized and repatriated - ProtoThema English
Historic victory: 29 ancient Greek artifacts seized in New York and returning home
en.protothema.gr
October 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A collaboration with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the Greek Ministry of Culture, has lead to the successful repatriation of 29 artifacts. Ranging from the Late Neolithic period to the Late Hellenistic era. #OGC #artdetective #artcrime
en.protothema.gr/2025/10/05/n...
en.protothema.gr/2025/10/05/n...